Starting a member site allows you to create exclusive content accessible only to visitors with a membership. You can offer both free and paid memberships through customizable pricing plans.

Creating a Member Site (Version 7.1):

1. Open the Page Panel
2. Click [+] next to main navigation
3. Select [Member Site]
4. Choose a homepage layout
5. Name your member site

The member site panel provides these key options:

• Pages: Add member-only content
• Paywall: Customize access restrictions
• Pricing Plans: Set up membership tiers
• Settings: Configure site details

Adding Content:

1. Navigate to [Pages] panel
2. Select your member site
3. Click [Add Page]
4. Choose a layout
5. Enter page title

The first page automatically becomes the homepage. You can rearrange pages by dragging them to different positions.

Important Considerations:

• Pages within member sites don't have SEO options and won't appear in search results
• You can drag existing pages into the member site
• Each page can only belong to one member site
• There's no limit to the number of pages you can add

Protecting Content:

• Non-members see a paywall when attempting to access restricted content
• Add signup links to your paywall to encourage membership
• Consider implementing additional content protection measures

Setting Up Navigation:

• Add external links to member navigation
• Create custom navigation for sites with many pages
• Consider including public page links in member navigation

Deleting a Member Site:

1. Open [Pages] panel
2. Select the member site
3. Click [Delete Member Site]
4. Confirm deletion

Note: Always notify members before deleting a site. Pricing plans remain active after deletion, and unlinked pages move to the [Links Unattached] section.

This setup creates an exclusive space for your community while maintaining content security and member access control.

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